Teens: Symbol

Materials
- Two boards each divided into five compartments. In nine of these compartments a large 10 is printed in black.
- A set of cards, on which are printed the figures 1 – 9, which will slide into the boards, covering the ‘0’.


Presentation

Introduction

• Have the child unroll a long mat.
• Show the child the material and have him bring over the material. Sit at the mat so it is vertically in front of you.
• Place the two boards in a vertical line at the top of the mat.
• Place all of the cards, in random order, to the right of the board.
• Point to the first slot and ask what it is. (10)
• Point to each until the child realizes that each has 10.
• Slide the 1 card into the units spot in the top slot. Say, “This is eleven.”
• Slide in the 2 card into the second slot and tell the child, “This is twelve.”
• Repeat to create 13 under 12.

• Do a Three Period Lesson for 11, 12, 13. For the 2nd Period, take out the cards and have the child “create” 11, 12, 13.
• Repeat, three numbers at a time until you have done 11-19.

Stage B

• Have the child make the numbers 11-19 in random order directed by the directress.
• Have the child take out the cards and have him create 11-19 in order.
• Once the child is done, count all the numbers in order, and then backwards.

Purpose

Direct
To connect name and symbol.

Control of Error
The child’s own knowledge.

Age
4 1/2 years onwards

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